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In November 2007 my daughter "forced" me to set up my own blog. I had no idea what I was doing. I just began to write. Friends and relatives took a look at my blog and commented that they loved a lot of the stories, especially the funny ones. One day I saw

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Education > Homeschooling Should parents without a degree teach homeschool?: 1 of 51

I find that many misconceptions exist about homeschools. Many opinions are based on how traditional schooling works. Many parents teach homeschool without a degree with great success. The question before us is: "Should parents without a degree teach homeschool?" My first question is what type of degree is this question talki...
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to teach your preschool child the alphabet and reading: 1 of 10

When I think of the word teach, I picture a classroom with a teacher and assignments. When I am around preschoolers I think of playing. I like to approach learning from the viewpoint of teaching through playing. Every toy that we place in a child's path teaches something. Keep that in mind when wanting to teach a specific sk...
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders How to choose a digital camera: 2 of 18

Are you wondering about all those neat digital cameras on the market and how you can pick the right one for you? Here is a step by step way to get exactly what you want and need in a new digital camera. 1. Read some product reviews. A good place to start is Google search (www.google.com). Something like "digital camera produ...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Reflections: Reading the book of revelation today: 1 of 9

Revelation 1:3 says in the King James Version: "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand." When I was a little girl, my mother would read the book of Revelation to me. She and I did not understand a lot of what she read...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Home organization tips: 4 of 26

Here are some organizing tips for different rooms in your home. No matter what size your home is, keep only the things you use most. Your home will be more peaceful if it is not stuffed full of things. If you haven't used an item for a year, definitely consider blessing someone else with it. You can give as a gift, donation,...
Education > Homeschooling Issues to consider when deciding to homeschool: 2 of 13

After homeschooling my daughter for ten years and then watching her go to the local high school and on to college, I find that it is easier to evaluate homeschooling looking back on experience than pressing forward into the unknown. There are many reasons to homeschool. Here are some areas that we considered before we made t...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Rain, rain, go away: Best indoor games for kids: 3 of 18

Having a house full of day care kids on a rainy day should be the theme to a horror movie. The kids have more energy than they know what to do with and the house, no matter how big it is, is not big enough. One of my favorites for getting all that energy out is a mini trampoline or two or three. A mini trampoline is not very...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Embarrassing moments: 24 of 121

The following "moments" are a few of the times I experienced embarrassment. 1. I once hosted a dinner party with ten to twelve guests. The food turned out well and I thought the conversations were delightful. As the last couple was getting ready to leave and we were saying our good-byes, I thanked Dave and Sue for attending ...
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Winter driving tips: 3 of 15

Winter driving is totally different than any other kind of driving. Here are some of the top winter driving tips that I believe will keep you safe on the road. 1 - Tires: Make sure your tires have good tread and that they give you good traction for snow, rain, and ice. In mountainous areas you may also need to put chains on ...
Jobs & Careers > Information Technology Jobs When a job description includes tasks you don't like: 2 of 10

You may pass up the opportunity of a lifetime by passing up a job because it has tasks you do not like. Consider the following scenario. A couple of years ago I needed some minor things done around my home. I hired a handyman and found he was looking for an assistant. The handyman was willing to train the assistant on the jo...